Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Technologist

Job summary

Perform general, specialized, and emergency ultrasound examinations to provide critical diagnostic images for healthcare professionals. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure a safe clinical environment through equipment maintenance and quality assurance.

Job details

About Calian At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government. We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team. Job Type: Full Time Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members. Position Overview Diagnostic Medical Sonographers deliver essential diagnostic imaging services to radiologists, specialists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. These images are critical in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions, injuries, and diseases. This role involves working with advanced ultrasound equipment in a multidisciplinary setting, supporting both scheduled and urgent patient needs. The clinic hours are 7:30 am – 3:30 pm – Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends! Services are provided to active military members. No seniors, no children. Responsibilities Provide ultrasound services and perform general, specialized, and emergency examinations in accordance with Sonography Canada standards; Deliver high-quality patient care, including preparation, consent, and education throughout the imaging process; Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and evaluate diagnostic images, ensuring accuracy and quality; Maintain accurate patient records and communicate technical impressions to the healthcare team; Support a safe, efficient clinical environment through quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and supply management. Qualifications All Diagnostic Medical Sonographers must possess: Current certification and Full Practice Membership with Sonography Canada; and A valid BLS (Healthcare Provider) or CPR/AED Level C certification. A minimum of 2 years of experience is required, including: Performing general, specialized, and emergency ultrasound examinations in a clinical setting; Applying diagnostic imaging quality assurance practices; and Operating digital imaging systems such as ultrasound, RIS, and PACS. Additional Requirements Ability to obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance # AI Usage Disclosure At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team. Related Careers Nurse Practitioner Dartmouth, NS Halifax, NS Full Time Health Nursing 2026-08-28 General Dentist Halifax, NS Full Time Health Health Services 2026-05-27 Dental Assistant Halifax, NS Full Time Health Health Services 2026-08-21

What you’ll do

Perform general, specialized, and emergency ultrasound examinations to provide critical diagnostic images for healthcare professionals. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure a safe clinical environment through equipment maintenance and quality assurance.

Requirements

Requires current certification and Full Practice Membership with Sonography Canada, along with BLS or CPR/AED Level C certification. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in clinical ultrasound and digital imaging systems.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ultrasound Imaging
• Patient Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Quality Assurance
• Equipment Maintenance
• Patient Education
• RIS
• PACS
• Emergency Examinations
• Medical Record Maintenance

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Science & Research